10% Off Delta Gift Cards
Nov 21, 2019, 2:34 pm
#31
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: MSP
Programs: Delta PM, Hyatt Discoverist, Hertz PC
Posts: 2,303
Bought $2,000 worth. Didn't want to tie up the full $3,000 at Mama Delta so early in the year. I put it on my Bank of America CashRewards credit card, which has a 3% cash back on "online shopping" and/or 2% cash back at "warehouse clubs", plus I'm top tier preferred rewards which gives me a 75% bonus and ultimately means I'm out of pocket either $852.75 or $868.49, depending on which category it codes as. Pretty sweet discount on next year's MQDs...
Nov 21, 2019, 3:13 pm
#32
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: MN
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Seems to me that other cards could give a better return. I used a CFU card that gives 1.5 UR points/dollar. Transferred to my CSR card I can get at least 2.25% credit toward booking and even more if transferred to an airline program for flights.
Nov 21, 2019, 4:20 pm
#33
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: ATL - DL DM/3MM - HH Lifetime Diamond - Marriott Lifetime Plat
Posts: 3,117
I just maxed out $4,500 worth @ $4,049.94 - was also just notified of $81.00 rebate to my account for exec account.
Tomorrow will be booking 3 tix ATL-SAN in FC for Jan & Feb. That will chew up a good bit of it!
Tomorrow will be booking 3 tix ATL-SAN in FC for Jan & Feb. That will chew up a good bit of it!
Nov 21, 2019, 5:41 pm
#35
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: ATL - DL DM/3MM - HH Lifetime Diamond - Marriott Lifetime Plat
Posts: 3,117
There have been a number of comments about trip insurance and I always check the NO box when booking. I have been flying for business since ‘81 and have never once been in a situation where I would have needed it. Am I missing something?
Nov 21, 2019, 5:51 pm
#36
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Nashville, TN
Posts: 492
I think much of it stems from the new Amex included trip delay/cancellation insurance. I’ve never bought trip insurance either.
Nov 21, 2019, 7:39 pm
#37
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Join Date: Mar 2010
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I don't really have a card that's optimized for Costco spend. I want to buy $3k as well. Should I use my Citi Premier, CSP, or Chase Hyatt since they don't accept AMEX?
Nov 21, 2019, 7:41 pm
#38
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Bought $2,000 worth. Didn't want to tie up the full $3,000 at Mama Delta so early in the year. I put it on my Bank of America CashRewards credit card, which has a 3% cash back on "online shopping" and/or 2% cash back at "warehouse clubs", plus I'm top tier preferred rewards which gives me a 75% bonus and ultimately means I'm out of pocket either $852.75 or $868.49, depending on which category it codes as. Pretty sweet discount on next year's MQDs...
Nov 21, 2019, 7:48 pm
#39
Join Date: May 2004
Location: formerly Gold now Diamond, formerly MSY, now LAX, formerly NW, now DL
Programs: Hyatt Plat, Hilton Gold, SPG Gold, Delta Diamond/1MM
Posts: 4,635
I just bought $2k worth. The $1k were on "backorder." Got $36 for the executive membership rebate plus card rebate (2% if you have the Costco card).
Nov 21, 2019, 7:49 pm
#40
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: MSP
Programs: DL GM, MR Gold, Hilton Gold, National Exec
Posts: 535
You would've gotten 3% which turns into 4.5% if you would just use your CSR at DL directly...or 5x MR with a Plat...so it's actually costing you.
Nov 21, 2019, 8:16 pm
#41
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: NYC
Programs: DL DM; Marriott Ambasador Elite
Posts: 626
Just to be sure... can these gift cards be used for any flight booked on delta.com, regardless of the operating airline? I’m about to book JFK-HAN roundtrip in J; 10% off would be pretty sweet.
Nov 21, 2019, 11:09 pm
#42
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: WAS
Programs: :rolleyes:, DL DM, Mlife Plat, Caesars Diam, Marriott Tit, UA Gold, Hyatt Glob, invol FT beta tester
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Nov 22, 2019, 12:10 am
#43
Join Date: May 2004
Location: formerly Gold now Diamond, formerly MSY, now LAX, formerly NW, now DL
Programs: Hyatt Plat, Hilton Gold, SPG Gold, Delta Diamond/1MM
Posts: 4,635
So it seems they are cancelling the order after you place it, so seems to be a moot point now....
Nov 22, 2019, 7:33 am
#44
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: MSP
Programs: Delta PM, Hyatt Discoverist, Hertz PC
Posts: 2,303
Nov 22, 2019, 7:36 am
#45
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Location: Nashville, TN
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